New business inquiries directed to EDC, which will work closely with city staff By David Webb Monitor Correspondent GUN BARREL CITY–The Gun Barrel City Council gave the Economic Development Corp. the responsibility of negotiating with new businesses following a lengthy debate Tuesday. The council approved a motion by Councilwoman Carol Calkins that City Manager Gerry […]

By Erik Walsh Monitor Sports Editor FORNEY–Mabank fans turned out in droves at the Forney High School gym Feb. 24, helping the first-seed Panthers basketball team defeat the fourth-seed Rains Wildcats 62-56 in the bi-district round of the playoffs. The Panthers had to deal with the difficult challenge of playing the majority of the game […]

Special to The Monitor PINNACLE CLUB–The Cedar Creek Lake community supported this year’s Pinnacle Women’s Club Garage Sale which enabled them to give donations to many organizations with their philanthropic endeavors. Organizations receiving donations at the January meeting included the Family Peace Project, Disciples Clinic of Athens and Faith In Action Outreach. The Family Peace […]

Ima Lyles

Services for Ima Jean Lyles, 74, of Mabank, were held Jan. 17, 2013, at Roselawn Funeral Home in Seagoville. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Bro. Andre Ward officiating.
Lyles was born June 22, 1938, to Jewel and Ray Miller, and died Jan. 13, 2013.
She enjoyed sewing and quilting. She also enjoyed gardening and singing. She had a beautiful voice. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family, telling stories. And she could not tell a joke without laughing first.
Church was the biggest part of her life. She loved the Lord and church family very much.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Lyles, daughter Sandra Miller, sister Billie and niece Phyllis.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa McKenzie, of Kaufman; son Robert Lyles Jr. and wife Julie; grandson Scott Hill; granddaughters Chrysta Sapp, Stephanie Hill and Heather Muehlenweg; grandsons Joshua McKenzie, Chase Lyles; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members.
In lieu of flowers, contributions be made to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701 or call (903) 266-3400.